Toronto author   Ian Williams Wins Scotiabank Giller Prize News

Toronto author Ian Williams Wins Scotiabank Giller Prize

Contact Staff Acclaimed poet, born in Trinidad and Tobago, becomes third Black Canadian to win the prestigious literary award Ian Williams, born in Trinidad and Tobago, grew up in...

EMSB in Trusteship.  Jennings in charge
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EMSB in Trusteship. Jennings in charge

Contact Staff Marlene Jennings, who in 1997 became the first Black woman elected to Parliament in Canada, was tasked by Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge to serve as administrator of...

BCQ wants M$171 in profiling case
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BCQ wants M$171 in profiling case

Contact STAFF The Black Coalition of Quebec has attached a figure to its class-action lawsuit against the City of Montreal for racial profiling, abuse of authority and other injustices...

COMMUNITY urged to reach out and touch THE CAREY FAMILY Community News

COMMUNITY urged to reach out and touch THE CAREY FAMILY

Fund raising “baby shower” on Friday Nov. 22 Rosie Awori In the spirit of togetherness, several individuals and community groups are getting together to extend a hand to a...

G’da born philosopher brings a  powerful message of self-growth
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G’da born philosopher brings a powerful message of self-growth

Leading From Above The Line is a principle-grounded approach to leadership and personal development Contact Staff Grenadian philosopher and author Theodore U. Ferguson packs a powerful resume, behind a...

Two years later Antigua and Barbuda continues to recover
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Two years later Antigua and Barbuda continues to recover

Contact Staff New UWI campus and new renewable energy plant Two years after Hurricane Irma almost crippled the economy of Antigua-Barbuda, the small twin-island state has been experiencing a...

Spotlight on Uncle Freddy Lalchan and Sister Tonya Julien
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Spotlight on Uncle Freddy Lalchan and Sister Tonya Julien

HOPFAN celebrates Impact and Excellence Tynesha Mullings Give honor to whom honor is due… this is a biblical statement that provides guidance to many. These days people are so...

Truthful Lies come to Montreal on Nov. 2
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Truthful Lies come to Montreal on Nov. 2

Play written by J’can playwright and staged by T.O. Production Company touches on sensitive subjects but tinged with biting Caribbean humor Contact Staff Theresa Baker’s love of the performing...